1. A. The Commission, or a hearing examiner designated by the Commission, shall hold a pre-hearing conference no later than fifteen (15) calendar days after the date the expedited complaint was filed. At the discretion of the presiding officer, the pre-hearing conference may be conducted by telephone.
2. B. The presiding officer shall determine whether the issues raised in the expedited complaint can be decided based on the pleadings and submissions, or whether further proceedings are necessary.
3. C. If the presiding officer determines that further proceedings are necessary, the presiding officer shall establish a schedule for receiving additional facts or evidence and may, in his or her discretion, schedule a hearing to explore the facts and issues raised in the expedited complaint and the answer. If the presiding officer determines a hearing is necessary, he or she shall schedule the hearing for no later than thirty (30) calendar days from the date the expedited complaint was filed.
4. D. The presiding officer may rule on any motions and schedule any discovery necessary in the proceeding.

[17.11.20.14 NMAC – N, 1-1-01]